Letter: We can't rely on others to protect us

Friday

Jun 16, 2017 at 5:00 AM

Given the horrific shooting of the congressional representative in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, it is apparent we are no longer safe from the action of extremists anywhere within the United States.

Therefore, can any rational person oppose the right of law-abiding citizens to have a handgun readily available to protect themselves from such vicious people? Since most of us are not blessed with a personal security detail to follow us around, it is apparent that we must rely on our constitutionally given right to bear arms to protect ourselves.

David Hellard

Grove City

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